Installs, provisions, tests, operates, and maintains data center infrastructure, including racks, servers, networking equipment, power systems, and copper or fiber cabling. Performs rack-and-stack activities, interprets technical documentation and MOPs, works independently, and follows customer, quality, and safety standards. The role requires physical equipment handling, ladder or elevated-platform work, lifting up to 50 pounds, and travel between 50% and 100% of the time.
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The skills you bring
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Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Salt Lake City
Req ID: 791988
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
- Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who are ready to work independently on standard deployment and operational tasks. As a Data Center Technician, you will execute rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support while ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards.
The skills you bring
- High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
- 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
- Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
- Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
- Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.
Physical requirements
- Comfortable working in a physically active environment where lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment is required.
- Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all applicable safety requirements and certifications.
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness and ability to travel 50% - 100% of the time
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Salt Lake City
Req ID: 791988
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
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